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Retikis Open Arms Childcare
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About Retikis Open Arms Childcare
Retikis Open Arms Childcare is a group home daycare in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 10 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (717) 232-3285 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Retikis Open Arms Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 10 children
- License number
- #CER-00251597
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 12, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jan 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3280.75(c) Has all items
“It was observed that the first aid kit did not include tweezers. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for household member # 3 contained a NSOR verification that was dated 2.10.2020 and updated on 9.22.2025 which was beyond the 60-month timeframe required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3280.26(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan does not include written reunification procedures and method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the swing gate in the outdoor play area leading to the sidewalk does not properly lock and in need of repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2026
3280.26(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's written emergency plan did not include written evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premise.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3280.26(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility's emergency plan does not include a written method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2026
Dec 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for child #3 did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 had an Emergency Contact form that did not include release persons address, and telephone information .”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2025
Nov 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“It was observed at the time of inspection that the facility did not test the fire detection system every 30 days as required. The dates beyond the 30-day timeframe on the log included 6.18.23 to 7.10.23 (32 days) and 10.18.23 to 11.20.23 (33 Days).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“It was observed that the evacuation route was missing on the 2nd floor landing of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“It was observed that the emergency contact and financial agreement form on file for child #1 and child #3 had a date of 7.1.2023 and was not reviewed within 6 months. The emergency contact form and agreement form on file for child # 2 had a date of 7.2.2023 and was not reviewed within 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“On the porch front it was observed that toxins including Ice Salt pellets were in a container accessible to children. It was also observed in the entrance area of the larger childcare space a bottle of hand sanitizer was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2024
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not have the latest certificate of compliance posted. The certificate posted was dated for the previous year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
Jan 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted in basement, 2nd floor, and 3rd floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3280.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The transportation first-aid kit was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff #1 and #2 included documentation of the 10-hour Get Started with Center-Based care dated 8.27.2022. The file for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include documentation that the required one-hour update titled 'Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022' was completed by 12.30.22 as outlined in Announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2023
Dec 20, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person number 1 did not have an updated Mandated reporter training. Last mandated reporter training on file is dated 7/18/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Operator did not have proof of purchase of fire detection system on file. Attestation form was completed on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2022
3280.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child number 1 did not have a health report with a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Retikis Open Arms Childcare
Is Retikis Open Arms Childcare licensed?
Yes. Retikis Open Arms Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Retikis Open Arms Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 12, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Retikis Open Arms Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Retikis Open Arms Childcare care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Retikis Open Arms Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Retikis Open Arms Childcare's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (717) 232-3285 to confirm.
How much does Retikis Open Arms Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 232-3285 to ask.
What is Retikis Open Arms Childcare's phone number?
(717) 232-3285.
Where is Retikis Open Arms Childcare?
Harrisburg, PA 17103. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.